Glad I never tried anything to clean them. Just not worth it to
impress the neighbors.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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In article ,
Doug Dotson wrote:

Starbrite sells a product specifically for cleaning shorepower
cables. It is called "Power Cable Cleaner/Protector". I have
no idea if it works. Keeping shorepower cables clean is
not at the top of my list

Doug
s/v Callista
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On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 16:39:50 GMT, (Karl
Denninger) wrote:

Its not great. Made the mistake of wasting money on it once.

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I agree. I was having better luck with Simple Green and a 3M scrubbing
pad. I've been reluctant to try anything more agressive out of
concern for ending up with sticky cables. Once that happens, the
rubber breaks down and sheds on to everything.

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 17:07:22 -0500, "Doug Dotson"
wrote:

Glad I never tried anything to clean them. Just not worth it to
impress the neighbors.

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It was more a matter of trying not to depress them. :-)

Also the contrast of my nice new dock with grungy cables was a
fearsome sight.

I don't know how long it will last, but the Starbrite cleaner removed the
sticky film from the cable that had been getting on the deck. Didn't take
too long --my cable is only 25 ft.
It was either clean the cable or the deck, or get a new cable.

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 22:03:55 -0500, "Garland Gray II"
wrote:
I don't know how long it will last, but the Starbrite cleaner removed the
sticky film from the cable that had been getting on the deck. Didn't take
too long --my cable is only 25 ft.
It was either clean the cable or the deck, or get a new cable.

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Interesting, I'll have to try it on an old fender that has gotten to
the sticky film stage. With fenders I usually just toss them out and
buy new but these 50 amp shore power cables are 50 feet each and have
the look of big replacement $$$s about them.

I think a 50' 50A cable is just under $600. OUCH!

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 22:03:55 -0500, "Garland Gray II"
wrote:
I don't know how long it will last, but the Starbrite cleaner removed the
sticky film from the cable that had been getting on the deck. Didn't take
too long --my cable is only 25 ft.
It was either clean the cable or the deck, or get a new cable.

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Interesting, I'll have to try it on an old fender that has gotten to
the sticky film stage. With fenders I usually just toss them out and
buy new but these 50 amp shore power cables are 50 feet each and have
the look of big replacement $$$s about them.

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 23:14:09 -0500, "Doug Dotson"
wrote:

I think a 50' 50A cable is just under $600. OUCH!

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I haven't priced them but wouldn't be surprised. Each one is about an
inch in diameter.

Subject: Cleaning Shore Power Cables
From: Wayne.B

I think a 50' 50A cable is just under $600. OUCH!

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I haven't priced them but wouldn't be surprised. Each one is about an
inch in diameter.

Check the marine salvage places. I just picked up a brand new 50 amp 4 wire
white one 70' long with one plug on it for $235.

Capt. Bill

"Doug Dotson" wrote in message
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I think a 50' 50A cable is just under $600. OUCH!

OUCH is right! Mine is 25 ft/30 A.

Subject: Cleaning Shore Power Cables
From: "Doug Dotson"

Glad I never tried anything to clean them. Just not worth it to
impress the neighbors.

I don't care about my neighbors, but I do care about my hands and anything
around the cords after you stow them.

Capt. Bill